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Whenthe timing belt on a 1997 contour breaks does it bend the valves?
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∙ 14y ago
According to Gates ( they make timing belts etc. ) the 2.0 L - DOHC - 4 cylinder
engine in a 1997 Ford Contour is NOT an interference engine - so the answer would
be NO
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Do the valves clear the pistons if the timing belt breaks on 1998 ford contour 4 cylinder?
( Yes ) according to the Gates website ( they make timing belts etcetera ) the 2.0 liter four cylinder engine in a 1998 Ford Contour IS NOT an interference engine
Does a 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser have an interference engine?
Yes valves can bend if the timing belt breaks.Yes valves can bend if the timing belt breaks.
1999 zx2 timing belt breaks will the valves be bad?
the ZETEC engine used in the 1999 ZX2 is a non-interference engine. This means that the pistons will not contact the valves when the timing belt breaks. Because of this, the valves will not be bad if the timing belt breaks
Do you need to have the valves changed when the timing belt breaks?
If the valves bent, then yes.
Is a 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser motor a non interference motor?
No, it is interference. Valves can bend if the timing belt breaks.No, it is interference. Valves can bend if the timing belt breaks.
Is a 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4 non turbo engine zero tolerance?
yes, valves can bend if the timing belt breaks.yes, valves can bend if the timing belt breaks.
Is the 1997 ford contour 2.5L dohc duratec engine an interference design. Will the valves contact the pistons when a timing component fails?
The 2.5 L Duratec engine has two timing chains so yes, it's interference. They usually can handle 200k miles though. If it breaks, it is likely smashed the valves.
Is the 1997 Toyota Camry 2.2L motor zero tolerance if the timing belt breaks?
If the timing belt breaks, the valves get bent immediately.
Will the valves be bent if timing chain breaks on dodge 3.9?
Normally no.
Does dodge neon bend valves when the timing belt breaks?
Yes, it can.
If the timing belt breaks do the valves get bent on a 2001 jetta?
yes
What happens when timing belt breaks on a 2004 dodge neon?
Bent valvesBent valves
